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Misery.
Hey trooper. Sorry about your luck. FWIW those things redefine Pain in the (body part). Yes. They are very difficult to get to. If you broke one off you might have to remove the bracket. I got to the allen bolt by snaking extensions and flexies up from below and the side, along the bell housing. (remove starter first) I have heard that some people reach in from the side after removing parts, including the fill tube. Others lay on the top of the engine and contort their hands like circus freaks. One unfortunate soul actually drilled his entire bracket out from above (many bad words were employed).
I went so far as to shorten an allen socket. Your methods and mileage may vary. Do what works for you.
When you say "snapped" what exactly did you snap? The bolt, the sensor itself?. A pic would help (IF you can get in there to take a picture). You may have to unbundle the wires running along the firewall and (gently ) move them aside. You may also have to move or disconnect the heater hose and valve.
In summation, "there aint no easy way out". When you get frustrated...(and you will, many times) hit it with penetrating oil and walk away. It is not going anywhere and you aren't giving up.
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